Finding the Third Proportional to 38,418 and 56,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,418 and 56,157 is: 82,086.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,418 : 56,157 = 56,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,418/56,157 = 56,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,418x = 56,157 × 56,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,418x = 3,153,608,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,153,608,649/38,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82,086.75
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